REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Riders from across the country took on big jumps and sharp turns at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds this weekend for the Great Northwest Nationals — part of the USA BMX National Series. The event brought dozens of elite racers to the First Interstate Bank Center at the fairgrounds, including competitors from
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Friends, family, and fellow adventurers are gathering this weekend to celebrate the life and legacy of Bend native Stratton Matteson. Matteson, a well-known split-boarder and experienced outdoorsman, was killed in an avalanche on Feb. 26 at Joffre Lakes Provincial Park in British Columbia. He was a prominent figure in Central Oregon’s
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A longtime downtown Bend dining spot is getting a fresh new identity. Drake, located on Northwest Wall Street, will serve its final meals Sunday (April 12, 2026) before temporarily closing for a full rebrand. The popular restaurant has been a staple in the downtown dining scene for years, known for its
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon dropped by Friday with a great dog named Jesse, who just might be best pooch for you or your family. You can visit and meet “amazing” Jesse this weekend, and he’ll be ready to adopt starting on Tuesday.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Officials in Redmond are moving forward with plans to clear a large homeless encampment at an eastside industrial site–a cleanup that will cost $150,000. Desert Rise Industrial Park It’s scheduled for June at the Desert Rise Industrial Park, where approximately 90 people are currently living. Notices have already been issued requiring
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Meet Rex! Rex is a 2-year-old mixed breed looking for his forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond. He arrived at Brightside as a stray and has been full of energy ever since. Staff say he’s a happy guy who loves a good game of fetch and enjoys playtime with
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a brunch in Sunriver with Santa to a holiday marketplace in Terrebonne. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Chief Meteorologist John Carroll stopped by to speak to the kinder kids at Culver Elementary School. What a great group of well behaved students. They asked many weather questions and became “Weather Detectives” and found all the clues needed to forecast the weather in Culver for the day. John read them his children’s book, The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BEND, Ore. (KTVZ). — From questions about what the city’s transportation fee funds during a dry winter to the Bend Tree Project volunteer opportunity, KTVZ asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions. Mayor Kebler also spoke on three upcoming events the City of Bend would like you to know about:
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TERREBONNE, Ore. — Smith Rock State Park will come alive Saturday, April 25, 2026, as volunteers gather for the 34th Annual Spring Thing — the largest climber-led stewardship event of the year. Hosted by the Smith Rock Group (SRG), Spring Thing brings together climbers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts to preserve and restore one of Oregon’s most iconic landscapes.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend police have officially activated new automatic traffic cameras at three intersections as part of a pilot program aimed at improving safety and reducing crashes. Below is a map showing where these new cameras are located. KTVZ News spoke to Bend Police to understand how the cameras work. Each intersection now
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Ryland is in the Fourth Grade at High Lakes Elementary School and enjoys math as well as forecasting the weather. He can tell you how far away a lightning strike is just by counting the seconds from the flash to the thunder sound. Using science and math, the formula for tracking the distance from flash
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, April 8th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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Today Chief Meteorologist John Carroll had fun visiting Seven Peaks School in Bend. The kindergarten class were very well behaved and asked several questions about the weather. They performed a song for the camera called “What’s the Weather” that had some very good choreography. Next month they are planning to do a presentation about “weather
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, April 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Anglers and outdoor enthusiasts in Central Oregon have something special to look forward to this week. On Thursday, April 9th, the local fly fishing community will gather in Bend for an evening that blends camaraderie, craft, and conservation. The Fly Fishing Social will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) –A new medical spa is opening in Madras on 4th Street. Revivo Med Spa is the creation of Dr. Patricia Spencer. Doctor Spenser has had a medical practice in Madras for some time, and she saw a big demand for beauty treatments. What started as a side business once or twice a
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Easter Sunday, Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue says it assisted two people who spent the night in the wilderness of the Ochoco Mountains. Their Search and Rescue organization said they had to “locate and recover” two people. KTVZ News has reached out to learn more about the status of
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CAPE CANAVERAL, FL. (KTVZ) — NASA’s Artemis II crew is offering a rare look inside the Orion spacecraft as the mission passes the halfway mark to the moon, marking a major step toward returning humans to deep space for the first time in more than 50 years. New images released by NASA show astronauts Reid
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After years of restoration work, one of Central Oregon’s most beloved roadside landmarks is ready to shine once again. The Petersen Rock Garden & Museum, located between Bend and Redmond, will celebrate its grand reopening this weekend, the site’s biggest event in decades. A ribbon cutting is set for 1 p.m.
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